"Chinese Zodiac-Inspired Pokemon Bowls Available for Limited Time"

Yamada Heiando, renowned for its exquisite lacquerware, has teamed up with The Pokémon Company to launch a unique collection of bowls inspired by the Chinese Zodiac. These handcrafted Pokémon bowls, featuring Pikachu, Ekans, and Dragonite, are not just dining accessories but a celebration of traditional craftsmanship and the joy of family meals.

Featuring Pikachu, Ekans, and Dragonite

Each bowl represents a different Zodiac animal: Pikachu as the rat, Ekans as the snake, and Dragonite as the dragon. Yamada Heiando describes these Pokémon as "gentle guardians watching over you and your children as you spend dinner with them." The company emphasizes the bowls' significance in nurturing and celebrating a child's growth, with Pikachu embodying kindness, Ekans symbolizing growth, and Dragonite representing openness.

These beautifully crafted bowls sold out in mere hours after their launch on January 17, 2025. For those who missed out, another sale is scheduled for January 31, with a limit of two items per person. Priced at 16,500 JPY, approximately $105 USD, these bowls are also available for international shipping, though additional fees may apply based on packaging size, peak season surcharges, and aviation fuel prices.

Yamada Heiando has hinted at future releases featuring other Pokémon designs, so mark your calendars for January 31 to secure these sought-after Pokémon-themed bowls.

Pokémon Center’s Exclusive Eevee Evolutions Figures

In other exciting Pokémon news, The Pokémon Company unveiled a Pokémon Center-exclusive figure set showcasing Eevee's evolutions, starting with Jolteon, Flareon, and Vaporeon. Released on January 16, 2025, these figures are part of the "Evolving Personalities Figure" line, which assigns unique traits to each Pokémon: Jolteon as skillful, Flareon as satisfied, and Vaporeon as playful. The remaining Eeveelutions will be introduced in sets of three throughout the year, each with their distinct personality traits.

Available for purchase at $29.99 USD on the Pokémon Center website, fans should keep an eye out for future updates, as a limited edition is promised to be released soon.